Tag: Raising a child with disabilities

As a consequence of his Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, Nick’s mobility has decreased over time and he has experienced regression of many skills that he worked hard to master. So of course, because of this regression, his personal care needs have...... Read More

Looking at the world through Nick’s eyes is interesting. I am often surprised at what he does know and also what he doesn’t. This evening while watching the sunset at the beach, Nick turned to me and asked, “Where is the sun...... Read More

The post-vacation reentry is hell. You know the feeling after being away, you are relaxed and feel refreshed and believe that you are ready to return to your normal life and responsibilities. Goals are set and plans ready to be implemented and...... Read More

Tonight was wonderful. We walked the streets of Florence and had a wonderful dinner. Talking for hours, we finished the evening sitting in the roof garden at the top of our hotel. Arden and I felt like we were a long way from home and then we...... Read More

I was reminded today that a movie I had seen years ago was filmed in Florence. The movie titled “A Room With a View” was released in 1985. I saw it a year or so later on TV. At that time in my life, I was working with my father to...... Read More

Images representing the statue created by Michelangelo and unveiled in 1504, are everywhere in Florence. You can purchase small statues, pictures, postcards, even aprons and potholders. There have been many great artists, architects and...... Read More

I really enjoy spending time with the attendees at the MIRCI Conferences. They are women from all over the globe who come together once a year for three days to discuss current issues surrounding women, feminism and motherhood. It is inspiring...... Read More

Tomorrow I am presenting at the MIRCI (Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement) conference in Florence, Italy. Today as I reviewed my notes and slides for the presentation titled, “Empowering Mothers of Special Needs...... Read More

Arden and I have a few days to tour around Florence before my conference starts on Wednesday. The weather has been great and both of us had a list of places we wanted to visit over these three days. Sunday we did everything we planned and it...... Read More

Today was our 41st wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful day, exploring and learning new things. We had made arrangements for a special evening, dinner and a concert. After dinner we were waiting to go into the church about 45 minutes ahead...... Read More

Arden and I were traveling for 19 hours from the time we left our home in Carnation to when we finally were able to rest at our hotel in Florence Italy. We were exhausted and excited to finally be at our destination. The journey can be...... Read More

It is a popular greeting in our culture when we are finishing a conversation with someone else. Take Care of yourself! Often we are sincere but sometimes it is just something that we politely say. This next week, Arden and I are taking this to...... Read More